Neuronal ceroid lipifuscinosis (NCL) – American Staffordshire Terrier
Neuronal ceroid lipifuscinosis (NCL) - American Staffordshire Terrier*
General description
NCL (also called Ataxia) is a neurodegenerative disease: the clinical course includes increasing levels of agitation and possible outbursts of aggression, hallucinations, hyperactivity and epileptic fits. Most animals lose their ability to coordinate everyday muscular activities. As the extent of neurodegeneration increases, all affected dogs develop psychological abnormalities and ataxia.
Breeds
American Staffordshire Terrier
Order details
| Test number | 8396 |
| Abbreviation | NCL |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 7-14 working days |
Test specifications
| Symptom complex | neurological |
| Inheritance | autosomal recessive |
| Causality | causally |
| Gene | ARSG |
| Mutation | G-A |
| Literature | OMIA:001503-9615 |
Detailed description
NCL is a neurodegenerative disease, caused by lysosomal storage dysfunction. The clinical course includes increasing levels of agitation and possible outbursts of aggression, hallucinations, hyperactivity and epileptic fits. Most animals lose their ability to coordinate everyday muscular activities. As the extent of neurodegeneration increases, all affected dogs develop psychological abnormalities and ataxia.
